- 90 points -
Kerin O'Keefe, January 2019 (Vintage 2014)This opens with aromas of tilled soil, cooking spice and ripe dark fruit. The dense palate delivers raisin, clove and tobacco alongside polished tannins.
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DOMAINE DELAPORTE
Sancerre Blanc
2014
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Loire Valley
Subregion
Centre Loire
Appellation
Sancerre
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc
100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
4,6 g/l
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About this winery
Located in heart of the Sancerre region is Domaine Vincent Delaporte and Sons, a family business which has been passed from father to son since the 17th century. The winery is located in the charming village of Chavignol, recognized as, perhaps, the prettiest village in the region and for its famous goat cheese. Today the domaine is run by Jean-Yves Delaporte (Vincent’s son) and his wife and son, Nathalie and Matthieu. Matthieu has recently taken over the viticulture and winemaking. The...
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Tasting notes
This is one of the top Sancerre wines in our portfolio. Pure and precise, with a powerful (but not overpowering) nose of white flowers, citrus and mineral notes. The palate is clean, with great acidity, citrus and grassy notes. This is a tremendous value.
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